Platform 7 by Louise Doughty
This book was recommended by someone from book club. I admire her taste so took the opportunity of reading this book through the library’s online service, Borrowbox.
The narrator of this story, Lisa, is a ghost. She committed suicide by throwing herself in front of a train, so her ghost is stuck on Platform 7. At first, because she cannot remember very much about her life, she watches the train station staff as they deal with what they have witnessed. Gradually she starts to remember her life and the events that led up to her death. She explores the abusive relationship she had with her boyfriend, Matt.
There were parts of the book I really enjoyed. I liked the concept of the main character being a ghost, but there were parts where I felt the plot drifted a little.
However, the domestic abuse/partner element was done very well. The author showed how it gradually developed over time, before getting worse and trapping the woman. I could relate to many of the situations Lisa and Matthew found themselves in. Definitely worth a read.
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
I listened to an interview with the authors of this book and it was interesting to learn how they wrote it. Normally authors take it in turns to write a chapter but Greer and Sarah wrote the book at the same time.
The book is about Vanessa and her marriage to Richard. She seems obsessed with him once the marriage breaks down and she’s stalking his new fiancé. Things are not what they seem and the details of the relationship are gradually uncovered. There are lots of twists and turns.
I liked Vanessa. She isn’t a perfect person and has plenty of flaws. She makes poor decisions and gets lots of things wrong, but this makes her more real.
I listened to this book and the narrator was very good. Another recommendation.
Pixie Chronicles 